Episode 1: The Black Adder
32 min
Prince Edmund, Duke of York, is unhappy about the task he has been given, which is to arrange the festivities for both the Queen's birthday and the return of the Scottish hero Dougal McAngus to the court.
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Episode 2: Blackadder's Christmas Carol
1988-12-2343 min
Pleasant Ebenezer Blackadder is turned into a cruel and witty miser after seeing visions of his ancestors and descendants.
Episode 3: Back and Forth
1999-12-3133 min
At a New Millennium Eve party Blackadder and Baldrick test their new time machine and ping pong through history encountering famous characters and changing events rather alarmingly....
Episode 4: Baldrick's Video Diary
2000-11-2729 min
Behind the scenes of the Blackadder special 'Back and Forth'
Episode 5: Interview - Stephen Fry in Africa
2009-10-1916 min
Stephen Fry talks about his time on the show, and his characters.
Episode 6: Richard Curtis & Ben Elton in Soho
2009-10-1917 min
The writers chat about how the show was created.
Episode 7: Tony Robinson in London
2009-10-1915 min
Tony Robinson talks about his time on Black Adder and his Baldrick character.
Episode 8: Miranda Richardson at the BBC
2009-10-195 min
Miranda Richardson is interviewed at the BBC about her time as the Queen on Blackadder as well as the other characters she played.
Episode 9: Hilary Bevan Jones at BAFTA
2009-10-195 min
Hilary Bevan Jones is interviewed.
Episode 10: Hugh Laurie on set in Hollywood
2009-10-195 min
Hugh Laurie chats about Blackadder and the various roles he played in the series.
Episode 11: Rik Mayall in London
2009-10-195 min
The legendary Rik Mayall chats about himself and how he took over the show as Lord Flashheart, in his own unique style.
Episode 12: Miranda, Tony, Tim & Patsy go back to the BBC
2009-10-1911 min
Miranda, Tony, Patsy and Tim go back to the BBC to look at their old costumes. Do any of them still fit?
Episode 13: Interview - Rowan Atkinson
23 min
An Interview with Rowan Atkinson about his time as Blackadder
Episode 14: Interview - Rowan Atkinson #2
24 min
Rowan Atkinson continues to go over his time on Black Adder
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Episode 15: Behind The Screen - Making Blackadder Goes Forth
1989-10-168 min
A rare look at what went on behind the scenes during the filming of Blackadder Goes Forth. Behind the Screen drops in during the production of Blackadder Goes Forth, to discover that the cast tend to eschew traditional rehearsals in favour of exhaustive periods of tweaking - or 'plumpening' - practically every line in the script for maximum comic effect. Includes interviews with writer Richard Curtis, producer John Lloyd and actors Rowan Atkinson (Captain Blackadder) Stephen Fry (General Melchett) and Tony Robinson (Private Baldrick).
Episode 16: The Shakespeare Sketch
1989-09-185 min
This non-canonical sketch was performed on stage at the Sadlers Wells Theatre on 18 September 1989. It was written for and performed at an AIDS benefit concert directed by Stephen Fry, and features Rowan Atkinson as a Blackadder-esque character chatting with Hugh Laurie as "Bill" Shakespeare, talking about cutting various sections of Hamlet – in particular the "To be or not to be" soliloquy. Ultimately, Blackadder talks Shakespeare down from an over-long speech to the familiar 'snappy' phrase. The sketch was available on video as part of Hysteria 2 – The Second Coming, released by Palace Video on 21 May 1990
Episode 17: Blackadder Rides Again
2008-12-2565 min
It's 25 years since the first episode featuring the dastardly Blackadder made its debut. Now the iconic cast of the much-loved comedy appear together in a documentary for the first time.
Episode 18: Blackadder: The Cavalier Years
1988-11-1315 min
A one-off edition of Blackadder set during the English Civil War, shown as part of the first Comic Relief Red Nose Day. With the English Civil War lost, Sir Edmund, as a known Cavalier, along with his ever-faithful dogsbody Baldrick must find a way to keep the defeated King Charles I alive and simultaneously keep his own head on his shoulders.
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Episode 19: Red Nose Day Sketch
2023-03-17
Baldrick stars solo for the first time in 40 years when he reprises his role.
Episode 20: Blackadder: The Lost Pilot
2023-06-1580 min
Sir Tony Robinson goes on a quest to discover the truth behind the Blackadder origin story. Tony's journey takes him back in time to find out where Blackadder really began, and to uncover the story of the never-before-broadcast Blackadder pilot episode. The climax of the programme will be a special screening of the never-before-broadcast pilot.
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Episode 21: Blackadder: A Cunning Story
2023-06-16120 min
Looking back at the making of the entire Blackadder series to commemorate the 40th anniversary, featuring contributions from Blackadder's biggest fans including Jack Whitehall, Darren Harriott, Sarah Hadland, Ardal O'Hanlon and Nina Wadia.
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Episode 22: Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga
2008-10-0992 min
A look back at the making of the entire "Blackadder" series to commemorate the 25th anniversary.
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Episode 23: Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
2008-05-1230 min
A countdown of the top 40 "Blackadder" moments chosen by cast and crew members, celebrity fans and 15 genuine Blackadders.
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Episode 24: Blackadder and the King's Birthday
1998-11-145 min
A short sketch performed at the Prince of Wales' 50th Birthday Gala. It featured Rowan Atkinson as Lord Blackadder and Stephen Fry as King Charles II, and was televised on ITV (in the UK) on 14 November 1998.
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Episode 25: Blackadder: The Army Years
2000-01-015 min
A short monologue performed at the Dominion Theatre for the Royal Variety Performance 2000. It features Rowan Atkinson as the modern-day Lord Edmund Blackadder of Her Royal Highness's regiment of Shirkers. The sketch was written and introduced by Ben Elton, who was the compère of the evening.
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Episode 26: Baldrick on Clown Court
1988-01-064 min
The ‘Clown Court’ outtake sketch from Noel Edmonds’ House Party
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Episode 27: Blackadder Goes Forth Interview
1989-01-083 min
A news piece and interview with Rowan Atkinson and Tony Robinson before the release of Blackadder Goes Forth.
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Episode 28: Britain's Best Sitcoms - Blackadder
2004-01-1749 min
This programme was broadcast early in 2004 and was part of a series of programmes where viewers were asked to vote for their favourite sitcom. Each programme featured a particular comedy sitcom and was championed by separate celebrities. This programme featuring "Blackadder" has John Sergeant Iannucci saying why he feels it was the best Comedy Sitcom. A number of excepts are shown including some behind the scenes rehearsals, Various guests and actors from the show give an insight into the programme including Richard Curtis, Ben Elton, Stephen Fry, John Lloyd, Tony Robinson, Tim McInnerny, Hugh Laurie, Brian Blessed, Michael Grade, Dr Gary Sheffield, Lucy Moore, Miranda Richardson, Howard Goodall, Tony Aitken, Gabrielle Claister, Mandie Fletcher, Chris Wadsworth and Richard Boden.
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Episode 29: Back And Forth (with Documentary)
1999-12-0655 min
It's New Year's Eve 1999, and Blackadder makes a bold claim to his contemporaries. He claims Baldrick has built a time machine with which Blackadder will get historical evidence. What no one knows is that Baldrick really has invented a time machine, with one slight flaw. That sends Blackadder and Baldrick on a millennium's worth of adventure. Blackadder: Back & Forth was originally shown in the Millennium Dome in 2000, followed by a screening on Sky One in the same year (and later on BBC1). It is set on the turn of the millennium, and features Lord Blackadder placing a bet with his friends – modern versions of Queenie (Miranda Richardson), Melchett (Stephen Fry), George (Hugh Laurie) and Darling (Tim McInnerny) – that he has built a working time machine. The film includes cameo appearances from Kate Moss and Colin Firth.
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Episode 30: Blackadder & The Banking Crisis
2012-11-288 min
This clip was recorded at The Prince's Trust benefit concert on November 28th 2012.
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Episode 31: Banker Sketch
2012-11-288 min
A new Blackadder sketch about the banking crisis, performed at a special charity gala event “We Are Most Amused” in aid of the Prince's Trust.
Episode 32: An Interview with Richard Curtis
1999-03-2424 min
An extended interview with Richard Curtis about the creation of the show. Originally only 3 minutes of this interview were aired as part of the 1999 BBC Special "Laughter in the House". The full, unedited interview was included on the BlackAdder Complete Collector's DVD Set.
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Episode 33: A Blackadder in the Making
1994-03-2518 min
A behind the scenes short from the shooting of Blackadder Back and Forth. Features several interviews with creators and actors, while trying to ignore Baldrick's constant interruptions.
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